Transport Operator

3 weeks ago


West Thurrock, United Kingdom XPO Logistics Full time

**Logistics done differently.**

How would you like to work for a company that can accelerate your career? Do you feel that sometimes you have more to give, but no room to progress? How does constant training and development sound?

Here at XPO, we take our people seriously. We’re looking for talented Transport Operators to join our Fuels contract at Thurrock on a full-time, permanent basis on our Permanent Day and Permanent Night shift. You’ll work a 4 on 4 off Pattern either Perm Days 6am to 6pm or Perm Nights 6pm to 6am, averaging 42 hours a week. We operate approx. 115 vehicles and deliver around 200 loads per night, and your role will be responsible for executing the customers plan and deal with any changes.

**Pay, benefits and more**:
We’re looking to offer a salary of £28,000 (Perm Nights would also receive a £2400 as a shift premium) and £30,000 for Perm Days. We offer 24 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

**What you’ll do on a typical day**:

- Prepare work for our customer and Pre-brief drivers at the Start of shift
- Co-ordinate the transport operations on site to meet both customer and company expectations
- Liaise with line management to ensure the effective use of Customer vehicles / subcontractors minimising the cost impact to the business
- Daily Report of customer KPIs and volume calculations
- Execute customers plan and make changes where necessary to limit stock outs
- Ensure that all drivers are compliant with the working time directive regulations and that any accidents/incidents are logged and communicated to management and customer in a timely manner
- First line of communication for the driver workforce.

**What you need to succeed at XPO**:

- A good understating of fast-paced transport teams
- Excellent communication skills - you’ll be speaking regularly with Drivers and Customer
- Good understanding of Microsoft packages including Excel and Outlook

XPO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.



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